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』 『 The Lovely Bones > 『 The Lovely Bones > 『 Dear John > 『 Dear John > 『 The Time Traveler's Wife > 『 The Time Traveler's Wife > 『 Lucky: A Memoir > 『 Lucky: A Memoir > 『 The Last Song > 『 The Last Song > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 The Girl Who Played with Fire > 『 The Girl Who Played with Fire > 『 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest > 『 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest > 『 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage) > 『 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage) > 『 The Darkest Room: A Novel > 『 The Darkest Room: A Novel > 『 The Help > 『 The Help > 『 Let the Great World Spin: A Novel > Stieg Larsson
>price: Maclehose Press Quercus Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Page-turning thriller with one heck of a hard-core heroine) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I'm with others in that I found this better than Larsson's first in the series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage). It was the hard-core Lisbeth's unique character that made the first one most enjoyable for me. In this one, she's not only back, she's back more hard core than ever and with much more at stake. That's great, but what elevates it is that Larsson serves up a well-crafted, page-turning thriller (where continuing to turn the pages seemed a better option than getting much-needed sleep) filled with twists, turns, really bad guys and a heck of an ending. Then he interlaces it with story-relevant revelations about how she became who she is and what drives her rebellious spirit. It's a good combination that makes for a heck of a roller-coaster ride, snd lifts it above so many thrillers that sacrifice character development in favor of story. 』 (A thinking man's thriller) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I did not particularly like "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. After the first 100 pages of "The Girl Who Played with Fire" I thought not again, this is boring. Trivial details on what furniture Lisbeth furnishes her apartment with, food she buys. Then something happened, the book took off, and kept on going. I could not put it down. I could not understand what Lisbeth saw in Blomkvist, as he was written very one dimensional in "Dragon-Tattoo. This time out you can almost feel the intensity as he sifts though a mountain of leads to get to the truth. Lisbeth was also very one dimensional to me, which could not have been further from the truth. A lean mean fighting machine, she will go the distance with anybody who abuses woman. I also liked the secondary characters on the police force. Bublanski and his female partner Modig complemented each other and the storyline. I guess I still do not see Lisbeth and Blomkvist as the the romantic couple some reviewers have made them out to be. Difficult to get to know, a women of few words/willing to share very little, probably on the autistic spectrum, Lisbeth still touched the lives of many around her. Blomkvist, Armansky, Paolo Roberto, in the midst of overwhelming evidence against her, trusted their instincts and had "Lisbeth's back". That to me was the essence of the story. This book is highly recommended.』 (Better Than the First) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『If you haven't read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo yet, don't worry. Larsson gives the reader good, short summaries of what happened to Salander and Blomkvist in this sequel. That said, I recommend that you read Tattoo first so that you can get a better idea of who these characters are so that you know why their lives are interconnected the way they are. Unlike Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire starts off with a great hook. Then it bogs a bit when Salander is on the beach, studying mathematical equations while watching a couple who is obviously having marital problems. If you read Tattoo, then you'll know that Salander has a big problem with abusive men. We don't find out why until her story begins to unfold after she is accused of three murders. Once Blomkvist (Salander's former client) finds the bodies of his fellow journalists in their apartment, the pace picks up and doesn't stop. At this point, you have to pay attention because Larsson used several POVs to tell this story. I had to flip back a couple of pages more than once because I lost track of who was doing the narrating, if the "voice" of the character wasn't obvious. I'm not sure which characters I enjoyed more, Lisbeth Salander or her arch enemies. You'll find plenty of mystery, corruption, bloodshed and murder between the pages of this book. You'll find out more about Lisbeth Salander, as well as shocking secrets about her life that even she didn't know. The last chapter was the most riveting I've read in a long time, although I felt that some aspects were a bit unrealistic. That doesn't matter, though. I'm hooked on Steig Larsson's stories and plan on reading his last book when it becomes available in May. 』 (The Girl Who Played With Fire) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『A terrific continuation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Stieg Larsson continues to provide a page turning saga of Lisbeth, an amazing lady with plenty of issues. Larsson again drew me into her character and kept me reading late into the night. Larsson's characters are not the beautiful, fantastic people of other authors but they all have flaws and none more serious that the female lead, Lisbeth. However, Larsson had me cheering for her throughout the book. His style is fresh and the story never lags. I am impatiently waiting for the next in the series, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, to be released in the US. I know that Larsson planned a ten book series for his heroine but sadly, after the third book he passed away. None the less, I highly recommend the first two in the series to anyone who enjoys mystery and action and I am sure that the third book will not disappoint.』 (great reading!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I had read the first book in 2 days, so I had to get the second one right away! He keeps you so into the story. I have been to Sweden twice so I know of some of the places he speaks of. I have already pre-ordered the next one. Can't wait.』 『Lisbeth Salander is a wanted woman. Two Millennium journalists about to expose the truth about the sex trade in Sweden are brutally murdered, and Salander's prints are on the weapon. Her history of unpredictable and vengeful behaviour makes her an official danger to society - but no-one can find her anywhere. Meanwhile, Mikael Blomkvist, editor-in-chief of Millennium, will not believe what he hears on the news. Knowing Salander to be fierce when fearful, he is desperate to get to her before she is cornered and alone. As he fits the pieces of the puzzle together, he comes up against some hardened criminals, including the chainsaw-wielding 'blond giant' - a fearsomely huge thug who can feel no pain. Digging deeper, Blomkvist also unearths some heart-wrenching facts about Salander's past life. Committed to psychiatric care aged 12, declared legally incompetent at 18, this is a messed-up young woman who is the product of an unjust and corrupt system. Yet Lisbeth is more avenging angel than helpless victim - descending on those that have hurt her with a righteous anger terrifying in its intensity and truly wonderful in its outcome.』 『Amazon Best of the Month, July 2009:The girl with the dragon tattoo is back. Stieg Larsson's seething heroine, Lisbeth Salander, once again finds herself paired with journalist Mikael Blomkvist on the trail of a sinister criminal enterprise. Only this time, Lisbeth must return to the darkness of her own past (more specifically, an event coldly known as "All the Evil") if she is to stay one step ahead--and alive.The Girl Who Played with Fireis a break-out-in-a-cold-sweat thriller that crackles with stunning twists and dismisses any talk of a sophomore slump. Fans of Larsson's prior work will find even more to love here, and readers who do not find their hearts racing within the first five pages may want to confirm they still have a pulse. Expect healthy doses of murder, betrayal, and deceit, as well as enough espresso drinks to fuel downtown Seattle for months. --Dave Callanan』 『 The Girl Who Played with Fire > 『 The Girl Who Played with Fire > 『 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest > 『 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest > 『 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage) > 『 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage) > 『 The Darkest Room: A Novel > 『 The Darkest Room: A Novel > 『 The Help > 『 The Help > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 Southern Storm (Cape Refuge, No. 2) > 『 Southern Storm (Cape Refuge, No. 2) > 『 Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge, No. 1) > 『 Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge, No. 1) > 『 River's Edge (Cape Refuge, No. 3) > 『 River's Edge (Cape Refuge, No. 3) > 『 Breaker's Reef (Cape Refuge, No. 4) > 『 Breaker's Reef (Cape Refuge, No. 4) > 『 Justifiable Means (Suncoast Chronicles Series #2) > Terri Blackstock
>price: Zondervan Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Another great story by Terri Blackstock) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Terri Blackstock has a great way with a story, it has everything a novel needs to keep you enthralled. I read Cape Refuge and loved the storyline then started on Southern Storm and have become an fan of the people outlined in the storyline. It is a christian based book and one I would read again and again. Uplifting, suspenseful, mysterious, keeps you guessing about the 'bad guys' and loving the 'good guys'. Will be buying more of Terri's books especially River's Edge. Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge Series #1) Southern Storm River's Edge』 (Too Much References to Praying, Etc.) ![]() ![]() 『I "purchased" this book because it was a Kindle freebie. Since I had already read the first Cape Refuge book and liked it, I thought this one would also go lightly on the Christian aspect. However, I was VERY wrong! There was way too much emphasis put on God, praying, etc. and not enough emphasis on the story line itself. I skipped over many paragraphs and even pages at a time just to bypass all the unneccesary parts in order to get at the actual story. I gave the book 2 stars simply because the basic story line/concept was good...all the rest, I could do without.』 (Another winner!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I am really enjoying this series! It is really easy to feel in touch with the characters.』 (I should have read the description more closely) ![]() 『I mistakenly thought this was a mystery thriller type of fiction. Really it is a Christian (10 more reasons why you should convert) book masquerading as detective fiction. It seems that the story line and plot are forced to try and adhere to the authors underlying desire to explain why we should all be good Christians. I found myself skipping over significant portions of the book, looking for where it would get back to the story. Not a good buy if you are looking for a detective / mystery / thriller - probably a good book if you are looking for Christian literature with a mild story to add interest. I'm sure I would have realized that if I had read a bit more about it before purchasing - so live and learn. The book ends when the Christianity issues are all dealt with - which unfortunatey is before some critical issues relating to closure around plot are resolved.』 (A Great Read) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I hadn't read Terri Blackstock for a couple of years, but many thanks to the friend who loaned me THIS book -- now I want ALL in this series! I am now a permanent fan!』 『Police Chief Cade disappears after hitting and killing a man with his car. Without a trace, without a note, without taking clothes or his car or money, he is gone. When a witness says she saw Cade getting into a blue Buick with a woman before his disappearance, the newspapers report that Cade left town to be with her. Blair knows it doesn’t make sense for Cade to leave without word for any reason. The dead man is identified, and it soon becomes clear that the woman Cade was seen with was the wife of the dead man. Newspapers begin to ask hard questions. Was the Cape Refuge Chief of Police having an affair with this woman? Did he deliberately kill her husband, then make it look like an accident? When the police department receives a handwritten note from Cade that he has run off to get married to a woman he’s kept secret, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. But Blair notices his unusual signature: Matt Cade. Cade nevergoes by his first name, and he especially never calls himself "Matt." She thinks it’s a signal from him that the contents of the note are false. Meanwhile, around the south, there are news reports about babies being kidnapped from area hospitals. When a ransom call comes to Hanover House fromthe baby’s kidnapper, they are all shocked to see that the phone it is traced to is Cade’s cell phone. Is he involved in the babies’ disappearance? Is that why he’s disappeared?』 『 Southern Storm (Cape Refuge, No. 2) > 『 Southern Storm (Cape Refuge, No. 2) > 『 Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge, No. 1) > 『 Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge, No. 1) > 『 River's Edge (Cape Refuge, No. 3) > 『 River's Edge (Cape Refuge, No. 3) > 『 Breaker's Reef (Cape Refuge, No. 4) > 『 Breaker's Reef (Cape Refuge, No. 4) > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 Two Rivers (Platinum Readers Circle Series) > 『 Two Rivers (Platinum Readers Circle Series) > 『 Shelter Me > 『 Shelter Me > 『 The Hungry Season > 『 The Hungry Season > 『 The Middle Place > 『 The Middle Place > 『 Still Alice > 『 Still Alice > 『 Sarah's Key > T. Greenwood
>price: Center Point Large Print Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A good read) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I happened to catch this when it was on the Kindle bestseller list for free. I read the reviews and it looked ok so I downloaded it. I liked the author's writing style and it's a pretty good story. Had a plot twist I didn't see coming. The author made the protagonist human. Which is good. He is also kind of a putz, which is not. I would read another book by this author.』 (Good story but a little predictable) ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This was an interesting story and a quick read. However, I felt it was a bit predictable. I guessed the major plot twist long before it was revealed. I also felt the characters could have used more development. It's probably a one-time read for me. The Kindle edition was well-formatted. I didn't notice any glaring issues at all.』 (Excellent story) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I really enjoyed this book, I could not put it down. The way it is written is unusual, but it works well. I highly recommend it.』 (Complex story in a quick read) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This story alternates between 1968 and 1980 in Two Rivers, Vermont. In 1968, the year Harper was 22, he became a widower on the same day he became a father. His life came to a standstill that day, not only because he had lost Betsy, the girl he had loved since childhood, but because of his involvement in a crime. In 1980, Harper is still consumed with guilt and grief,but is trying to be a loving father to his 12-year-old daughter. When a passenger train plunges into the waters of Two Rivers, it's Harper's guilt that leads him to take a survivor into his home, even though she's only 15, pregnant and black -- and Two Rivers is almost entirely white. The girl's presence forces Harper to examine his feelings and look at his past. As he does, Harper's relationship with Betsy is slowly unveiled. The full story of the crime is unveiled even more slowly. The back story also reveals Harper's and Betsy's relationships with their parents, as well as their parents' relationship with each other and each parent's role in the marriage. There are numerous components to the story, including race relations in the 1960s, the role of women in that era, and the Viet Nam war and its effect on young people's plans for college and marriage. There are also some surprising plot twists. I wasn't familiar with this author before this was offered as a free Kindle edition. I appreciate the introduction and will definitely look for more of her work. Highly recommended.』 ("Melancholy is at the bottom of everything, just as at the end of all rivers is the sea." Henri Amiel) ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Harper Montgomery works at the railroad station and lives conservatively with his daughter, Shelly. He's still grieving his wife's death, twelve years ago. One day, he's informed of a train derailment in Two Rivers, Vermont. There are people still trapped in the train. Harper runs to the train and goes into the river, then climbs into one of the train cars but isn't able to help anyone. Back on the shore, he sees a young girl with "...skin the color of blackberries." Her clothes are wet from the river and she needs a place to stay. Harper remembers an event connected to his wife's death and permits her to move into his small home with his daughter. Later, it turns out that the girl is expecting a child and came to Two Rivers looking for her brother. Harper fears what this might mean. This plot driven novel dwells on Harper's turmoil throughout the book. He's guilty of an incident that happened long ago and his melancholy mood becomes depressing to read. It feels as if he should get counseling and move on with his life. The setting in rural Vermont is well described and picturesque. However, the gloomy mood of the novel took prevented a more enjoyable read.』 『In "Two Rivers", Vermont, Harper Montgomery is living a life overshadowed by grief and guilt. Since the death of his wife twelve years earlier, Harper has narrowed his world to working at the local railroad and raising his daughter, Shelly. Still wracked with sorrow over his loss and plagued by his role in a brutal, long-ago crime, he wants only to make amends for his past mistakes. Then one day, a train derails in Two Rivers and Harper finds a chance at atonement. One of the survivors, a pregnant fifteen-year-old girl, needs a place to stay, and Harper offers to take her in. But soon he suspects that Maggie's appearance is not the simple case of happenstance it first appeared to be.』 『 Two Rivers (Platinum Readers Circle Series) > 『 Two Rivers (Platinum Readers Circle Series) > 『 Shelter Me > 『 Shelter Me > 『 The Hungry Season > 『 The Hungry Season > 『 The Middle Place > 『 The Middle Place > 『 Still Alice > 『 Still Alice > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 The Lost Symbol > 『 The Lost Symbol > 『 Decoding The Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Expert Guide to the Facts Behind the Fiction > 『 Decoding The Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Expert Guide to the Facts Behind the Fiction > 『 Angels&Demons - Movie Tie-In: A Novel > 『 Angels&Demons - Movie Tie-In: A Novel > 『 Deception Point > 『 Deception Point > 『 The Da Vinci Code > 『 The Da Vinci Code > 『 Digital Fortress: A Thriller > Dan Brown
>price: Doubleday Books Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Albrecht Durer Code) ![]() ![]() 『The Lost Symbol might as well have been called The Albrecht Durer Code (though that doesn't roll off the tongue quite as well). It follows the same tired and true formula that made Dan Brown filthy rich with his previous thriller---including many of the same flaws, but often even worse. There are too many such flaws to go into specifics, so I'll just discuss a few in general terms. For starters, the plot is surprisingly predictable, despite some glaring holes calculated to accommodate what are supposed to be shocking twists. Also, despite having obviously done loads of research, Brown sometimes gets his facts wrong---whether he deliberately distorts them to suit his purposes and hopes the reader won't notice, or whether he just flubbed it, it's difficult to tell. Then there is the ridiculous pseudo-scientific premise, which is far more wildly implausible than that of The Da Vinci Code. Brown basically buys into, and propagandizes for, a New Age interpretation of every brand of mysticism in history he comes across---faith healing, astral projection, the Deepak Chopra interpretation of quantum mechanics, and on and on. But he claims (quite falsely, I assure you) that these are not New Age ideas, but real cutting-edge science. If you can somehow manage to suspend your disbelief about all this nonsense, there are a few exciting scenes buried in the middle of the novel, and some interesting characters (too many of whom meet untimely ends). But the ending returns to bad Platonic and other varieties of mystical philosophy, and is pretty much just disappointing. The denouement goes on way too long, and the sorts of "scientific" experiments Brown describes as supposedly proving all this are laughably bad (rather than "conclusive and irrefutable" as he claims they would be), as are the arguments put forth to show that the Bible (as well as the scriptures of other religions) contain scientific wisdom beyond modern understanding (but that "our science may one day catch up with the wisdom of the ancients"). Then there is the theme, namely that the truth (or at least Dan Brown's incredibly misguided version of it) must be kept hidden from the masses by a self-appointed elite. This is perhaps the most offensive element of the book. But most of Brown's readers are probably not the sort who think too much about the novel's philosophical underpinnings, so Brown can spill his guts about it and not worry too much about those masses (who comprise his readership) catching on. Bottom line: if you liked The Da Vinci Code, you will probably enjoy this; if not, don't bother.』 (Really - $3 less than hardback?) ![]() 『Okay, I'm not understand why the Kindle book is only $3 less than a HARDCOVER book! Does it really cost only $3 to print a book? Highway robbery.』 (A pleasant surprise!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I figured the next book about Robert Langdon would be more along the lines of Angels and Demons, mostly because the DaVinci Code was just a perfect storm of a wonderful story. But I was pleased with this story, it's background and what I was able to learn about the Nation's capital in a manner that was entertaining. My husband didn't care for the book because it was full of anxiety and conflict, and he was reading it on vacation where he was looking for rest and relaxation. I enjoyed the the page turning desire it created!』 (Opt for "Mightier than the Sword") ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Honestly, I think Dan Brown's best book was "Angels and Demons". Note the word "book" not movie. But some of his critics are too harsh. Yes arguably the ending of "The Lost Symbol" was anticlimatic, but I think it was appropriate. And as for the "Da Vinci Code", no author will ever have his protagonist find the Holy Grail because then you would have to describe it etc. A good read though if you like well-paced plots (and a more satisfying ending) would be debut author Megan Webster's novel which just came out on Amazon I think about a month ago. It's called "Mightier than the Sword" and I highly recommend it.』 (Ending was a disappointment) ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Let's be honest - we're not looking for great works of literature when we read Dan Brown novels. However, we do expect an engaging story with lots of interesting twists and surprises. I really enjoyed Deception Point and Angels&Demons, and I found the DaVinci Code to be a bit of a letdown (mainly because it seems to be a novelized version of Holy Blood, Holy Grail; there is no question that it was the primary - and possibly only - source for the DaVinci Code.) This novel reminds me of Angels&Demons; it gets off to a great start and it's very hard to put down. Unfortunately, Brown's novels are becoming a little too formulaic (you can easily guess "who" Mal'akh is well before its revealed) for my taste. I hope he does something entirely different with the next one. The other major negative, as a lot of other reviewers have pointed out, is that the ending is a huge disappointment. The novel does a terrific job of building up to something truly amazing, and at the end you kind of think, "Oh, that's it?" 』 『 In this stunning follow-up to the global phenomenonThe Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown demonstrates once again why he is the world’s most popular thriller writer.The Lost Symbolis a masterstroke of storytelling--a deadly race through a real-world labyrinth of codes, secrets, and unseen truths . . . all under the watchful eye of Brown’s most terrifying villain to date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C.,The Lost Symbolaccelerates through a startling landscape toward an unthinkable finale. As the story opens, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned unexpectedly to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol Building. Within minutes of his arrival, however, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object--artfully encoded with five symbols--is discovered in the Capitol Building. Langdon recognizes the object as an ancient invitation . . . one meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom. When Langdon’s beloved mentor, Peter Solomon--a prominent Mason and philanthropist--is brutally kidnapped, Langdon realizes his only hope of saving Peter is to accept this mystical invitation and follow wherever it leads him. Langdon is instantly plunged into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and never-before-seen locations--all of which seem to be dragging him toward a single, inconceivable truth. As the world discovered inThe Da Vinci CodeandAngels&Demons, Dan Brown’s novels are brilliant tapestries of veiled histories, arcane symbols, and enigmatic codes. In this new novel, he again challenges readers with an intelligent, lightning-paced story that offers surprises at every turn.The Lost Symbolis exactly what Brown’s fans have been waiting for . . . his most thrilling novel yet. 』『Let's start with the question every Dan Brown fan wants answered: IsThe Lost Symbolas good asThe Da Vinci Code? Simply put, yes. Brown has mastered the art of blending nail-biting suspense with random arcana (from pop science to religion), andThe Lost Symbolis an enthralling mix. And what a dazzling accomplishment that is, considering that rabid fans and skeptics alike are scrutinizing every word. The Lost Symbolbegins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys fromMythbusters. Nothing is as it seems in a Robert Langdon novel, andThe Lost Symbolitself is no exception--a page-turner to be sure, but Brown also challenges his fans to open their minds to new information. Skeptical? Imagine how many other thrillers would spawn millions of Google searches for noetic science, superstring theory, andApotheosis of Washington.The Lost Symbolis brain candy of the best sort--just make sure to set aside time to enjoy your meal.--Daphne Durham More from Dan Brown
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>price: Steeple Hill Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Book!!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I just received the Kindle as a Christmas present. I had heard about the free books that I could download, so I downloaded a few within the first week of owning the Kindle. As this book was a freebie, I wasn't expecting much. I was wrong. This book kept my interest from the beginning. I just finished it a few minutes agon and I'm online now to find more books written by the author.』 (Good story) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure at first being a Kindle freebie but I was plesently suprised. A good story that kept me reading.』 (Enjoyable but light) ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This book was enjoyable but a "quick read". Romantic rather than mysterious but the few main characters are well drawn.』 (Disappointing) ![]() 『I was looking for a romance thriller. This book was neither. The characters were not interesting. The mystery was easy to figure out. I resented the forced religous passages that seemed tossed in as an afterthought. Don't waste your time.』 (well worth reading) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I had a great time reading this book. Great character description, very believable storyline. Held my interest to the end!』 『 She couldn't turn her back on her family in their time of need. So when her sister was injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton traded the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother's house into an inn. But life with the Plain People took a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threatened her family. Someone didn't want the secrets the old house harbored to come to light. Trusting anyone-- even the handsome carpenter who seemed so genuine--was a battle for Andrea, but her life depended on her ability to find the truth. 』『 Hide in Plain Sight (The Three Sisters Inn, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #65) > 『 Hide in Plain Sight (The Three Sisters Inn, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #65) > 『 A Christmas to Die For (The Three Sisters Inn, Book 2) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #75) > 『 A Christmas to Die For (The Three Sisters Inn, Book 2) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #75) > 『 Buried Sins (Three Sisters Inn, Book 3) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #80) > 『 Buried Sins (Three Sisters Inn, Book 3) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #80) > 『 Leah's Choice: Pleasant Valley Book One > 『 Leah's Choice: Pleasant Valley Book One > 『 The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets, Book 1) > 『 The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets, Book 1) > I wanted to buy It↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 >> |